Missing release dates is one way to make Kickstarter backers lose faith in the platform, but luckily the highest-profile project in its video games category is meeting its first milestone right on schedule.

Ouya announced today that devkits for its Android-based console will start shipping on December 28, narrowly avoiding missing the December deadline promised in its Kickstarter campaign.

The company also says its SDK should be available via a web portal around the time that the devkits themselves ship.

Additionally, Ouya says that it has a dedicated team working on the Ouya's UI, including optimizing its search and discovery for players, an issue the company was quiet about for some time.